Year: 2011

3 Add-ons to Increase Your Productivity in Windows Explorer

Unless you’re not using a Windows machine, it’s more than likely Windows Explorer is one of the programs you use often.  It navigates, opens, deletes and modifies files, and serves like a window into your machine.  It is a complete necessity and holds a burden only a Mac’s Path Finder can relate to.  With something  you use so often it only makes sense to customize and personalize it to increase computer productivity.

Here are some free Windows Explorer add-ons that will help you tackle your technological voyages and save you time and money.…

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How to clean your PC for free

Finding a PC doctor, aka computer technician, to fix slow or freezing computers can be a bothersome task that many users would rather not experience. Some PC doctors can perform PC clean-up tasks with great accuracy, however they can be expensive. Users on a budget want to know “how can I clean my PC for free?

Computer freezes can sometimes be fixed by running a simple PC clean-up program. Downloading a free PC maintenance program can save you a lot of time that would otherwise be spent waiting for a program to load or a file to save.…

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25 Windows shortcuts to save you time

As the saying goes, time is money, and this couldn’t be more true when you are trying to accomplish work on a computer. Based on your computer knowledge, simple tasks can take longer than expected if you don’t know some common keyboard shortcuts or if you don’t know what exactly you are doing.

To help you save time (and money) the next time you use a computer, here are 25 Windows keyboard shortcuts that can come in handy during many computing situations.…

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3 Can’t Miss Websites for PC News, Tips and Tricks

It’s always good to have multiple places to get more information and help you become more well-rounded, especially when it comes to technology. Nearly every aspect of technology is constantly changing and it is only befitting that everyone try to be as well-informed as possible on the latest developments so you can make the right decisions… especially when those decisions affect your wallet and your time.

If you are looking for the most reputable places to learn more about your computer (or technology in general), these three websites are very reputable sources with a treasure trove of content.…

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How to make your old computer run like new

As time goes on our computers become more and more cluttered from the demands we put on them.  New, old and removed programs can clutter your hard drive with unused files, and junk builds up as we use our PCs to explore the messy Internet.

In addition, the programs that once ran so well on your computer regularly get updated with new features that demand more from our computers than the previous versions. All of this can make a fairly new computer run like an old PC that has been through the ringer.  If your computer no longer runs like …

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